Free BTEC Level 2 Sport Course in Coventry. Classes run full-time during the day at Hereward College. This course is for students aged 16 to 24 years old who hold an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Places are funded through your local authority, and the final decision on placement is made by the local authority. To join a Level 2 course, you'll need Level 1 vocational qualifications plus Level 1 Functional Skills or a GCSE grade 3 or above in maths and English. The course runs over two years.
Who this course is for
For students aged 16-24 with an EHC Plan
Entry requirements
For Level 2 courses, students should hold Level 1 vocational qualifications plus Level 1 Functional Skills or GCSE grade 3 or above in maths and English
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of sport and physical activity, including how the body works during exercise.
You'll explore principles of fitness training and how to plan training programmes.
You'll learn about sports leadership and how to organise and lead sporting activities.
You'll study the sports industry, including career opportunities and how organisations operate.
You'll develop practical skills through sport-specific activities and performance.
You'll build teamwork and communication skills through group sport and physical activity sessions.
How you will learn
The BTEC First Diploma is assessed through coursework and assignments rather than formal exams. You'll complete unit-based tasks that are marked internally and moderated externally by Pearson Edexcel. Learning takes place in the classroom and through practical sport sessions. Some units may include observations of your performance or leadership in physical activity.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hereward College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach assistant: support coaches delivering sessions to groups
Leisure centre assistant: help customers and support activities at a leisure facility
Fitness instructor: guide clients through exercise in a gym or studio setting
Sports development officer: promote participation in sport within a community
PE teaching assistant: support physical education lessons in a school
Community sport activator: run local sport and activity programmes
What you could study next
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport: a natural next step that deepens your knowledge of sport science, coaching, and fitness, and can lead to university or higher-level training.
Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Sport: if you want to specialise in coaching a particular sport or activity.
Level 2 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training: if you're drawn toward gym-based fitness work.
